Try putting the cover back on as external light sources sometimed have an adverse effect on the center emmiter. Hope this helps. Mike On Tue, 16 Oct 2001 17:08:17 -0230, techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: > > All functions will operate ok except it goes into fast forward when the play > or record buttons are pressed . I cleaned the audio control head , mode > switch and replaced the end sensors and center led but got no luck . The > vc93 test tape shows the control pulse is there and doesn't appear to have a > servo problem . It doesn't seem to be out of time as it loads and unloads > ok . The capastan motor is operating at fast forward speed in the play > position . Does anyone have a suggestion on what I could try next . Thanks > again . Barry Appleby . > Burin tv & vcr repair > burintv@xxxxxxxxxxx > {709}891-2356 > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > > Help make your TechAssist online repair tips > database better! Submit your fixes here: > http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips > To unsubscribe write to: > techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > with unsubscribe in the subject line. Get It Fixed At Rochester Electronics 630 West Ridge Rd. Rochester, NY 14615 716.663.6870 www.RochesterElectronicsRepair.com _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ Help make your TechAssist online repair tips database better! Submit your fixes here: http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips To unsubscribe write to: techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the subject line.